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New Mexico university area looking into BRT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The New Mexico Daily Lobo reported that the Mid-Region Council of Governments discussed in a meeting at University of New Mexico its proposal to develop a bus rapid transit (BRT) route that would run through the campus and Central New Mexico Community College. The proposal is based on a study that identified areas with limited bus access.

The study to identify a proposed BRT route began in June 2012, officials said. A final recommendation is expected by the fall. For the full story, click here.

The program will focus on increasing access to opportunities; improving multi-modal planning and shared use of infrastructure; advancing innovation and smart cities; and developing data, models and tools.

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